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W798 WGF

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,944 mi
Last recorded141,944 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW798 WGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 141,944 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Advise customer not to drive car as suspension and steering unsafe

Pass 31 Jul 2020 136,008 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 129,427 miles

both dip beam pattens getting poor

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode near flexi hose

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2018 123,596 miles

Front Both front shock absorber bodies corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 117,747 miles

both front wheel bearings have some play

n/s/f tyre has some damage to outer side wall

Fail 2 Aug 2017 117,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases n/s cat to centre section flange joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexi hose (Marked in yellow) (3.6.B.2c)

both front wheel bearings have some play

exhaust systerm quite corroded (Advise attention)

n/s/f tyre has some damage to outer side wall

n/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2016 111,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank breather pipe perished

Fail 29 Jul 2016 111,604 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank breather pipe perished

Pass 3 Aug 2015 103,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,379 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slight wear inner edges

Fail 5 Aug 2014 93,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2013 79,795 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres slight wear inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2013 79,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,208 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,272 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 63,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,711 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

nearside rear tyre has a split in tyre wall

Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,040 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,609 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 43,606 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,786 miles

both front brake discs corroded and scored

front service brake imbalanced

play detected at both front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Jun 2008 40,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs corroded and scored

front service brake imbalanced

play detected at both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,414 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,923 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,102 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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W798 WGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 90,612 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W798 WGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W798 WGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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